Patrol
Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA) In November 2002, PATFORSWA stood up as a
contingency operation, following a US NAVY request for patrol boats in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.PATFORSWA was later commissioned as a permanent duty station in June
2004. Standard tour length is one year, dependent restricted, non-isolated
PCS assignments.
PATFORSWA was later commissioned as a permanent duty station in June 2004.
Standard tour length is one year, dependent restricted, non-isolated PCS
assignment.

All solicitations are being released via rated and non-rate specific ALCGENL
solicitations in September. As PATFORSWA vacancies may occur throughout the
assignment year, members are encouraged to monitor ALCGENL Bulletins in for
the latest vacancies and information.

Cutter
PositionsCutter underway OPTEMPO is
very high, often in excess of 4000 hours annually. While underway,
cutters conduct maritime interception operations, maritime security
operations, river patrols, off-shore oil infrastructure security, and
training engagements with regional partners. In-port routines are
similar to that of a stateside 110' patrol boat with a combination of crew
rest, training, maintenance and mission preparations. Cutter personnel
are responsible for cutter maintenance and normal in-port watch stations.
Racks are available for both male and female applicants.

Shoreside PositionsShoreside personnel augment
and share responsibility for all cutter maintenance, much like a MAT and a
Sector. Additionally, all shoreside personnel provide anti-terrorism force
protection (ATFP) support, which is why all personnel are required to obtain
a PDW, M-16/M-4 qualifications, and pass Task 1-01 Physical Fitness
Standards of the Boarding Team/Boarding Officer PQS. All shoreside
positions are available to men and women.

Middle East Training Team Positions

The Middle East Training Team (METT) is responsible for
providing specialized LE and tactical proficiency training to all the
cutters in theater. METT members also certify cutter crews in the Water
Survival Training Program and ensure that cutter crews are outfitted with
the appropriate LE and tactical equipment needed to conduct boardings. In
addition, they regularly participate in Theater Security Cooperation
engagements with foreign navies and coast guards throughout the region -
sharing their expertise on LE boarding procedures and counter-smuggling.

The following are the METT positions, which are all
assignment priority one:

MEC - DDE METT LEADER

BM1 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR

ME2 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR

ME2 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR

ME3 - DDE METT INSTRUCTOR

METT instructors will complete a train the trainer
program in addition to the pre-deployment training attended by all other
PATFORSWA personnel. Personnel assigned must be highly motivated,
professional, and extremely confident in their swimming ability.

We are looking for applicants
who will be confident when training Coast Guardsmen and when conducting
professional exchanges with foreign military units.Applicants with extensive law enforcement experience, especially at
an MSRT, TACLET or MSST, are most desired.

Redeployment Assistance and Inspection Detachment Positions
*

For AY15,
RAID billets will no longer be filled.Those members
currently assigned will complete their tours.

PATFORSWA Assignment Criteria

The assignment criteria for all enlisted PATFORSWA positions are as follows.Applicants must be:

(a)At least
18 years of age at deployment date.

(b)Members who are
tour complete in the current assignment year will be

given preference.Members
with tour completion dates for the following two

assignment years will be considered.

(c)Must be
suitable for overseas assignment in accordance with Chapter

1.H of MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES.

(d)Must be a
U.S. Citizen.

(e)Must be
eligible for a secret clearance or higher.

(f)
Must meet OBLISERV requirements (15 months from report date).

(g)*Must have completed Task 1-01, Physical Fitness
Standards*, of

reference the CG Boarding Officer/Boarding Team Member PQS,

COMDTINST M16247.3B *within six months of
application*, or as the

solicitation otherwise prescribes.

(h)*Must meet Coast Guard Weight Standards * in accordance with CG

Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST

M1020.8G.

(i)E-resume *must include a Command
Endorsement.*

(j)Must possess a
driver's license valid for entire overseas tour.

In
addition to the above criteria, the assignment criteria for Middle East
Training Team *(METT) positions also include:

(a)Command endorsement for special assignment instructor position in

accordance with Chapter 1.E.6 of MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED
ABSENCES.

(b)OPSHL qualification code is desired, but not required.

(c)TACLET, MSST DSF or MSRT experience is a highly desired, but not

required.

In
addition to (a) through (j) above, it is desired, but not required, that
RAID applicants have container inspection experience.

PATFORSWA Assignment Procedures

Enlisted members should follow the assignment procedures as listed in their
rate-specific solicitation and/or website.Due to the dynamics and pipeline training required for each rating,
e-resume deadlines may differ. The majority of rated PATFORSWA application
deadlines will be no later than 15 OCT of each assignment year.All members interested in being placed in the pool for any advertised
position are required to submit a command endorsed e-resume.

To be most competitive for this assignment, members should seek every
opportunity to meet all the above assignment criteria before applying to
these positions.However, we
completely understand that patrols, deployments, local support facilities,
and other operational and logistical constraints may make it unfeasible to
complete all of this before your e-resume deadline. Your comments and your
commanding officer’s endorsement should discuss whether you are or will be
able to meet the assignment criteria prior to arrival to Pre-Deployment
Training.

Enlisted applicants should be aware that documented rated experience and
qualifications, as well as weapons qualifications may take precedence over
assignment priority when ordering members into these critical fill
positions.

PATFORSWA Weapons Requirements

Members
are encouraged to spend as much time on the range as possible, prior to
Pre-Deployment Training. All members reporting to PATFORSWA Training
should have a 'Basic' qualification with the personal defense weapon (PDW).
A 3029 showing proof of a Basic PDW qualification (or PPC in lieu of basic
in accordance with MLEM) will allow PPC course of fire at PDT. This method
of qualification is identical with the M-16/M-4; the member must provide at
least a 3029 showing proof of a 'Basic' qualification (or showing proof of
the PRC).

PATFORSWA Command Endorsements

Commanding Officer’s endorsements for all PATFORSWA positions should
address:

(a)Verify
that the member meets all assignment criteria above.

(b)*List of member’s CG Small Arms qualifications*,
including most recent certification date.Prior to arrival, all members are expected to qualify on 9MM or SIG
.40 CAL.Basic course and the
M-16 or M-4 Basic courses.If
member does not have a current qualification for either a PDW or rifle, the
endorsement should address member’s potential to qualify prior to arrival to
PDT.

(d)Summarize shipboard experience/shipboard support experience within
the last five years *(afloat applicants only)*.

(e)Verify
that member has a driver’s license valid for the entire tour length.

(f)Any
backfill requirements.When
addressing backfills for members not tour complete in the upcoming AY,
Commands should keep in mind that receiving an immediate backfill is not
always possible.The Command’s
backfill

The MIPF-TAG was fully established in 2012 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to
develop a 5,000 person maritime security force charged with protecting the
Kingdom’s critical maritime infrastructure.Members will be deployed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a 1 year
unaccompanied, dependant restricted tour. For
details regarding the operational nature and cultural considerations of this
assignment, contact the POC listed in the solicitation message. These
positions additionally require an endorsement for Instructor Duty per COMDT
Instruction Manual 1000.8 Chapter 1.E.6.

The
following are the available MIPF-TAG positions which are available at
Assignment Priority 1:

BMCS –
DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE TM MBR (3 Positions)

BM1 - DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE
TM MBR

MK1 -
DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE TM MBR (2 Positions)

MECS
- DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE TM
MBR

MEC -
DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE TM MBR (2 Positions)

ME1 - DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE
TM MBR

YN1 - DDE-FACILITY SEC FORCE
TM MBR

Assignment Criteria

The assignment criteria for all
enlisted positions are as follows:

a)18
years of age at deployment date

b)Tour
complete in the present assignment year or as the rating specific
solicitation states.

c)
Suitable for overseas assignment per Chap. 1.H.3. of the Military
Assignments and Authorized Absences Manual, COMDTINST M1000.8

d)A
U.S. Citizen

e)
Eligible for a secret clearance or higher

f)Meet
obligated service requirements of 12 months from reporting date

h)Must not have any
adverse enlisted performance evaluations within the last three years prior
to e-Resume submission.An
adverse performance evaluation would be those that have any one mark less
than a four and/or unsatisfactory conduct.Being not recommended for advancement is not disqualifying.

Command Endorsement

All command endorsements will be completed in Direct Access.No hardcopy endorsements are required.It should address the following:

a)
Verify the member meets all assignment criteria above.

b)
Highlight Law Enforcement or Security experience.

c)Address backfill
requirements.When addressing
backfills for members not tour complete in the present AY, commands should
keep in mind that an immediate backfill is not always possible.The command’s request will factor into the candidate selection
process.

Compensation:

Members assigned to these support positions will be entitled to the FOL
compensation PKG:
- Imminent Danger Pay, currently $225 per mo.
**Change 1
Jun 2014.IDP will no longer be
available to those stationed in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.Those working in Afghanistan will continue to receive IDP.Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia will instead receive Hardship Duty
Pay – Location (HDP-L) which is $50 per mo. for Bahrain/Kuwait, $150 for
Saudi Arabia** - Refer to ALCOAST 193/14 for details.
- Family Separation Allowance, currently $250
per mo for all eligible
members.
- Combat Zone Tax Relief - currently all Federal Pay
is Tax-Exempt (Most
states are also Tax Exempt).
- Any Selective Rating Bonuses earned while assigned to
PATFORSWA will
also be tax free.
- Rest and Recuperation (R & R) Leave Period with
travel at Government
expense per 12 month tour. **Change
for those deploying after 1 June 2014 – This benefit is tied to Imminent
Danger Pay Zones.Those members
attending PDT in May 2014 will receive this benefit, but those attending PDT
in September 2014 and beyond will not be eligible for this benefit.**- Increased Thrift Savings Plan
Opportunities.
- Savings Deposit Program eligibility - Special
Savings Program allowing
deposits up to $10K earning 10% interest.
- Transfer as an assignment Priority 1 or 2 - Level 3 Sea Pay for Afloat Positions,
commensurate with pay grade and
cumulative sea time.

-Special Duty
Assignment Pay is under consideration for MIPF-TAG positions.

Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) is MANDATORY for ALL members assigned
to PATFORSWA, its cutters, and the MIPF-TAG. PATFORSWA PDT is 7 to 8 weeks
in length and is held in Moyock, NC.Some additional training requirements may apply to specific
assignments.

Notional Annual PATFORSWA PDT Dates:

JAN - Afloat positions

MAY - Shoreside positions

SEP - Afloat and Shoreside positions

For more information concerning PATFORSWA Pre-Deployment Training or the
operational nature of PATFORSWA assignment, you may also call YNCM Michael
Lorah at SMTC Admin Detachment at (757)295-2234.

MIPF-TAG PDT is arranged by CG-DCO-I and is held once per year.For questions regarding PDT or the operational nature of this
assignment, contact the program manager at (202) 372-4491.